Since the release of his debut CD "Heart Full of Blues" in 2005, the passion and artistry of Nick's playing has won critical acclaim throughout the United States and around the world.

Nick's long-awaited second full-length CD "Sweet Sour and Blue" is now available at sites such as CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes, Rhapsody and most other online retail outlets.

"Sweet Sour and Blue" features ten songs, of which eight are original compositions ranging from straight ahead blues to guitar-driven rock to sensitive ballads plus covers of Steve Winwood's classic "Had To Cry Today" originally recorded in 1969 by Blind Faith and "Sweet Wine" originally recorded by Cream in 1966.

Tweed Smith w/Nick Michael Taylor

I am very pleased to announce that I am now working with internationally renowned blues/jazz/gospel vocalist Tweed Smith.

In addition to having recorded and toured with WAR from 1979-81, Tweed was part of the American National Touring Company production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and has worked with artists such as Dianne Reeves, Sly Stone, Sarah Vaughn, Bobby Womack, Ringo Starr and Ron Wood.

Quentin Calva on bass has worked around the U.S., Canada and U.K. with artists such as Joe James, Bobby Alexis, the Delta Flyers, Calvin Owens, Ronnie Renfro and Milton Hopkins. He has also shared the bill with artists such as James Hardin, Robin Trower, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Foghat and Frank Marino.

Chris Daniels on drums was the drummer for Eli's House Band in Oakland, CA for thirteen years and has worked with such blues greats as Percy Mayfield, Lowell Fulsom, Jimmy McCracklin, Nappy Brown, Charlie Musselwhite, Joe Louis Brown, Buddy Ace, Lady Bianca and Milton Hopkins.

Tweed is an exciting and dynamic performer with world-class star quality. I'm extremely honored and thrilled to be working with her.